San Miguel de Allende with Bob BurridgeMarch 19-25, 2017​

$1695 painters, $1495 non-painters​Double Occupancy

​ Robert Burridge is a noted international award-winning Industrial Designer who, after twenty-five years in the corporate design world, has focused his life to painting everyday. Burridge is a celebrated contemporary painter, contributing author to artists’ magazines, college teacher and publisher of his own books, “Loosen Up Workbook & Studio Notes” and “Hot Art Marketing.” His instructional DVDs feature his popular “Loosen Up” techniques. Burridge attributes his success to his education from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, his experience as an adjunct professor at Cooper Union School for the Advancement of Science and Art in New York City, and in 1966, his Fluxus art performances with Yoko Ono, Nam June Paik, Jim McWilliams and Charlotte Moorman. Bob is much sought after as juror, lecturer and workshop instructor. He is a featured artist-mentor for Master Workshops in France, Italy, Mexico, Bahamas, Cuba and Guatemala. Robert is the Honorary President of the International Society of Acrylic Painters and Signature Member of both the ISAP and the Philadelphia Water Color Society. He is a recipient of their highest and most prestigious award, the Crest Medal for Achievement in the Arts.

Watch Bob paint!

Posada de la Aldea, our great hotel.

Our beautiful studio overlooking the bustling town of San Miguel....

Bob Burridge’s Suggested Materials Listfor the San Miguel de Allende WorkshopIMPORTANT! Keep it simple and portable.Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage Workshop in MexicoThis workshop will emphasize loose, expressive abstract techniques, creativetearing and paint splashing. I'm planning to focus on painting a series, basedon specific color combinations and themes. Think “artist retreat,” producinga body of work, a series of paintings or your conceptual solo show. One thingI will not do is try capturing everything I see, knowing I will be overwhelmed bythe awesomeness of this trip! Your painting goals are also important to me.Please write down these goals in your travel sketchbook before departing.We will be primarily painting in the studio, along with a couple ofoptional excursions to experience the beautiful San Miguel deAllende.Daily, you can expect warmup paint sketching, brief painting and lecturedemos, constructive critiques and plenty of time to work on personalprojects. Come prepared to paint your stuff!Suggested Materials List - This is only a suggested materials list. Do notfeel obligated to purchase everything on this list. Bring what you think youwill need and use.•Paints: Any professional-grade paint (no cheap, student grade paints) Yourchoice of colors. I will be painting with Holbein Artist Acrylic paint - colors tomatch my Goof-Proof Color Wheel, plus black and white and a few other“favorite” colors. Note: “Color Comparison Chart” available on my website.•Palette: Any convenient surface for mixing your paint. I use a plastic covered table top to mix my colors.•Drawing pencils, such as a Derwent water soluble very dark drawing pencil.If you want to bring color pencils, I recommend InkTense Water soluablepencils - bring your favorite colors.•Brushes: You don’t need a lot of brushes. I suggest one each Isacryl or Escoda rounds, brights and filberts, or your own favorite brand, half-inchup to one inch.•Surfaces: I’m using 9x12 inch Prime Canvas Panels from Cheap Joe’s ArtStuff, at least 2 panels per day. I plan on doing daily quick warmup paintsketches on pre-gessoed Fabriano WC paper cut to 10x10 inches. Work onthe size that is comfortable and feels right FOR YOU. Other sizes to consider:8x10 inches, 10x10 inches, 12x12 inches or 11x14 inches. Again, choosewhat best fits in your suitcase.•We will be collaging - you can bring your own collection of collage paperscraps, such as: Old letters, music sheets, photos (make prints from a Xeroxcopier), fabric or any other weird stuff you need. Suggestion: I am going towait until I get to San Miguel and collect stuff!•Gel Medium for gluing - I will be using Holbein’s Gel Medium because it isso easy to transport. (Buy at Vermont Art Supply, John Bates -www.vermontartsupply.com)•Easel or a lap board if you are interested in painting outdoors. (Abovereferenced “excursions”) Any small easel set-up is fine - like an Easy-L.Don’t carry a cumbersome set-up. Some painters prefer only a lap board.Whatever you decide, make it work for you. Lap board should be 1/2” gatorboard or foam board - cut to fit in your suitcase.•For water, a low 10x10 inch tupperware-type container, or similar.•Paper towels - purchase when we get there.•Table covering - Clear, 4ml plastic sheet, precut to 4 ft x 8 ft. Strong tape.(not green or blue painters’ tape)•Small plastic garbage bag for trash.•Robert Burridge’s Goof Proof Color Wheel. (We will bring a small number ofColor Wheels with us - place an order on our website by Feb 15 to receiveyours before the workshop.)•Artist’s Sketchbook, spiral bound for note taking, paint sketching and light color washes.•Cloth bag or backpack to carry all of your stuff.ALL OF THE ABOVE FITS INTO ONE OF MY TWO CHECKED PIECES OFLUGGAGE, under 50 lbs (one bag for art and the second bag for clothing.)Whatever you bring, make it work for you. IMPORTANT! Keep it simple andportable. Bring only as much as you can comfortably carry. LabelEVERYTHING with your name and telephone number.